The pandemonium in Bon Temps arrives at a fever pitch as Maryann gets ready for her definitive savage penance, recruiting Sookie to be Maid of Honor at the grisly pre-marriage ceremony. In the interim, Sophie-Anne cautions Eric to keep the top on Bill's curiosity; Jason drives Andy into the gallant chasm; and Hoyt makes some hard memories gulping Maxine's perpetual stream of abuse. Thinking on what might be his last move to spare Sookie and the town, Sam is compelled to put his trust, and his life, in a most far-fetched partner.